Business Details
26 Years
experience
Empowering Honduran Communities Through Sustainable Healthcare Solutions
Friends of Barnabas empowers families in Honduras through healthcare and education. Founded in 2000 by Reverend Linwood Cook, our organization began with mission trips providing essential medical care and has evolved into a comprehensive initiative addressing systemic healthcare challenges. We focus on sustainable solutions that strengthen local capacity, from community-based programs to advanced medical training. Our Extended Care Program at the Barnabas House offers critical care for children with complex needs, while mentorship teams help Honduran professionals build long-term expertise.By integrating preventative education, direct care, and system-wide improvements, we work to transform healthcare access for future generations. Our approach emphasizes collaboration with local leaders and medical professionals to ensure culturally relevant, lasting impact. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we rely on donor support to maintain our mission-driven work. Every contribution directly funds programs that educate, empower, and strengthen communities in Honduras.
Services
Healthy Kids
Healthy Communities
Healthy Honduras
Extended Care Program
Surgical Mission Teams
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We focus on sustainable healthcare solutions that build local capacity
- Our programs provide free medical care to underserved populations
- We offer preventative health education to communities and families
- Our mentorship model trains Honduran medical professionals
- We maintain transparent operations with donor-funded programs
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit
Services
Healthy Kids
Our Healthy Kids program provides critical medical care for children with complex needs beyond local resources. Through the Barnabas House, we offer extended treatment for conditions requiring specialized attention. This initiative ensures vulnerable children receive life-saving care regardless of family resources.
Healthy Communities
Community health programs combine medical assessments, preventative education, and mobile clinics delivered by Mountain Medical Teams. We train local leaders to implement sustainable health practices while providing direct care in remote areas. This approach builds long-term capacity within Honduran communities.
Healthy Honduras
The Healthy Honduras initiative focuses on advancing medical education for local professionals. Through mentorship teams and certification programs, we help Honduran healthcare providers develop specialized skills. This systemic approach creates lasting improvements in national healthcare capabilities.
Extended Care Program
Our Extended Care Program at the Barnabas House provides residential medical treatment for children requiring ongoing care. This facility supports complex cases needing multiple interventions, offering a permanent healing environment for patients with critical health challenges.
Surgical Mission Teams
Surgical mission teams deliver specialized procedures in cardiac, oral, and neurological care. These teams transition from service providers to mentors, training local professionals to perform advanced surgeries independently. This model ensures continued access to complex medical treatments.
People
Reverend Linwood Cook
Founder
Founder of Friends of Barnabas with over 20 years of mission experience. A United Methodist minister who established the organization's sustainable healthcare model in Honduras.
Questions
How does Friends of Barnabas use donations?
Donations fund free medical care, community health programs, and professional training initiatives in Honduras.
Can I volunteer with Friends of Barnabas?
Yes, we offer volunteer opportunities through medical mission teams and community partnership programs.
What healthcare programs do you offer?
We operate the Healthy Kids program, community health initiatives, and medical professional training in Honduras.
How can I support your mission?
Support options include monthly giving, corporate partnerships, supply donations, and legacy gifts.
Are donations tax-deductible?
Yes, as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations qualify for tax deductions.
